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49.133 ~ 0968
~ Thyraylia nana
~ Birch Conch
UK Status
Resident. A widespread and fairly common species in Britain, more scarce in Ireland.
Montgomeryshire Status
Found at Cors Dyfi in 2011 and at Guilsfield a few years later.
Wingspan :
M & F,9-13mm.
Confusion species
None.
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Wherever the foodplant is found.
Foodplant
Silver birch catkins.
Lifestage data
Eggs laid on catkins. Larva lives and feeds within the catkins. Pupates in a silken cocoon attached to the trunk of the tree.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by MW, 20th May 2011, Cors Dyfi
Photo by SOS, 2nd June 2016, Guilsfield
Photo by SOS, 25th May 2017, Guilsfield